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Buying Your Dream Home in a Seller’s Market

You can count on the real estate pendulum to swing in two directions: between a buyer’s market and a seller’s market, meaning that market conditions favor one person or the other. This doesn’t mean you should worry if you’re a potential buyer in a seller’s market. But you must understand the challenges you face so […]
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How to Save for a Down Payment on Your First Home

When you’re saving to buy a house in Columbia (or anywhere), it is important to understand the details of the financial commitment you are about to make. You should have a grasp on how much home you can afford, the total cost of everything involved and how to prepare for your home purchase.
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Using a Pro to Sell Your Home

Ready to sell your house in Columbia? You’ll have a lot of important decisions to make in the months to come, but if you want to sell your house at a fair price and a fast pace, the first one should be the easiest. Instead of trying to sell your house yourself, make the decision […]
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10 Ways to Know Your New Neighborhood is Safe

Finding a safe neighborhood to call home is an important priority for most shoppers. It’s always wise to get an idea of a neighborhood’s safety before you buy a home. Living in a safe neighborhood means more opportunities for recreation, more chances to get involved in the community, and less stress when you spend time […]

Home Buying Your Dream Home in a Seller’s Market You can count on the real estate pendulum to swing in two directions: between a buyer’s market and a seller’s market, meaning that market conditions favor one person or the other. This doesn’t mean you should worry if you’re a potential buyer in a seller’s market. But you must understand the challenges you face so […]

Home How to Save for a Down Payment on Your First Home When you’re saving to buy a house in Columbia (or anywhere), it is important to understand the details of the financial commitment you are about to make. You should have a grasp on how much home you can afford, the total cost of everything involved and how to prepare for your home purchase.

Home Using a Pro to Sell Your Home Ready to sell your house in Columbia? You’ll have a lot of important decisions to make in the months to come, but if you want to sell your house at a fair price and a fast pace, the first one should be the easiest. Instead of trying to sell your house yourself, make the decision […]

Home 10 Ways to Know Your New Neighborhood is Safe Finding a safe neighborhood to call home is an important priority for most shoppers. It’s always wise to get an idea of a neighborhood’s safety before you buy a home. Living in a safe neighborhood means more opportunities for recreation, more chances to get involved in the community, and less stress when you spend time […]

Home How to Sell Your Home for the Most Money Pro Tips to Sell Your Home for the Most Money When you put your home on the market, it’s natural to want it sold fast and for the best price possible. Of course, a profitable home sale doesn’t just happen. From the moment you decide to sell, you should consider your home a full-time project. […]

Home 7 Steps for First-time Home Buyers in Columbia Buying your first home is a life-changing event. For most people, it’s the culmination of a long process. And the sooner you get start planning the process, the better. There’s a lot to do when you’re buying a home, but it can all be done one little bit at a time.

Home Buyers Beware: Last-Minute Credit Checks Are Real Have you already done the hard work to secure a mortgage, find the right home, and negotiate a deal that works for all parties? Then the last thing that you want is for a last-minute hitch to throw a wrench in the process. One of the final hurdles to clear is the last-minute credit check […]

Home Home Buyer Advice: How to Write a Winning Purchase Offer Use These 5 Tips in Your Buying Strategy to Close on Your Dream Home You are about to make a major financial investment and a life-changing decision by purchasing a home. Once you’ve found that perfect home, approach the offer-making stage of the process with a sound strategy, and find yourself closing the deal with […]

Home Seller Advice: Find Out the Benefits of a Prelisting Inspection Avoid Home-Selling Surprises with a Prelisting Inspection The home-selling process can undoubtedly be full of surprises, but investing in a prelisting inspection will potentially save you both time and worry as well as helping you avoid some of those surprises. Prospective buyers interested in Columbia homes for sale will know that you are confident in […]

Home Seeing Double: Buying One Home and Selling Another There is little doubt that buying a new home can be a huge undertaking, and if you are a homeowner who is planning to sell your current home during the same time frame, you are likely already feeling overwhelmed. Ideally, you don’t want to find yourself paying two mortgages. Our real estate agents understand the […]

Home Buying a House in Columbia: What is a Contingent Offer? Learning the Lingo Makes Home Buying Easier When you are ready to enter the home buying arena, it can quickly become overwhelming and downright confusing. Possessing a basic knowledge of real estate terms and concepts gives you more confidence during the buying process. One often misunderstood word in the real estate world is “contingency.” A […]

Home 6 Reasons Why a Buyer Says No to Your Home Selling your home is an important decision and our real estate agents can help guide you throughout the entire process. However, many people struggle with selling a home in a timely fashion because of a few common mistakes. If you are struggling with selling your home, here are six reasons why a potential buyer may not […]

Home Home Buying Budget: Additional Fees Other Than Your Down Payment If you think a down payment is all you need to seal the deal on your choice of Columbia homes for sale, you might be astonished by the financial surprises coming your way. The costs aren’t exactly hidden, but with your new homeowner’s euphoria, they’re easy to overlook. To minimize the financial surprises, our real estate agents want to share what […]

Home Home Buying: Make a List Check It Twice Have some of our beautiful Columbia homes for sale been catching your eye? If you’re thinking about buying a home, taking some steps to prepare yourself ahead of time will help ensure everything goes smoothly. While the whole process might seem overwhelming at first, it’s very simple. To help you get started, our real estate […]

Home What Columbia Sellers need to know about Disclosures If you have homes for sale in Columbia, you certainly want to present them in the best light possible to attract buyers. But when it comes to real estate, honesty is still the best policy. Avoid problems that could hinder a sale by following these guidelines for full disclosure. Don’t Rely on Buyer Inspections Motivated buyers […]

Home What to Expect – Home Inspection When you’re buying a home, our real estate agents always recommend a professional inspection before finalizing the deal. A home inspection can uncover all kinds of potential issues. If you’re looking at Columbia homes for sale, we want to make sure you never get caught off guard by unexpected problems. These are the answers to some of the most common questions […]

Home Home Improvement Information There are many ways for you to increase the value of your home. Some may cost you very little, while others are more expensive. You will have to weigh your options and decide if the improvements that you want to make will increase the value of your house for more than what you put into […]

Home Columbia Government & Utility Resources When you purchase a new home there are all types of utility services that you need to have hooked up. Whether you are looking for the City of Columbia utilities, or natural gas and cable television providers in our area, we have them listed for you. You can also find all the local emergency contact […]

Home How to Determine Your Home’s Property Lines Knowing Your Boundaries As you search for Columbia homes for sale, you’ve surely got a lot on your mind. Our real estate agents will help you find the perfect home in the perfect neighborhood, but we also want to make sure you’re as knowledgeable as possible about all aspects of homeownership. One area that’s an […]

Home How to Pay Off Your Mortgage at the Speed of Light If you have a 30-year mortgage, you probably imagine yourself on the verge of retirement when you pay that final installment. It doesn’t have to be that way. With a flexible approach to financing and creative thinking, you can retire your mortgage long before that 30-year deadline. Our real estate agents work with many homeowners in […]

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